This is BIG.
Oh ye people who tune into my blog. I have an announcement: As a scrapbooker of 15 years, I am no longer scrapbooking our family albums. Am I done with scrapbooking? Absolutely not. I will continue to do individual & personal scrapbooks for each of our 3 kids. But I am taking a whole new approach to preserving our family's memories, beginning on January 1st.
So what is it that I'm doing, you may wonder. I would LOVE to tell you, because this is something I'm so excited about, and I want YOU to join me. See this? This is called Project 365 and it's the January kit of the month. (Project 365 is not on the web site yet.)
While the end result is a "scrapbook", this is not about decorating and designing pages. Heck, you're not even going to need to use adhesive for this! Project 365 is about 2 things: Photographs. And journaling. (And not even that much journaling! Quick notes & anecdotes.) This project will be the absolute, very best representation of your family's life (or your personal life) in 2009. Hands down. And the best part? It's so easy! Trust me.
So much more to share, and I can't wait! So keep checking my blog all week for updates & more about this concept and this project. Project 365 goes on sale January 1. Until then, let's enjoy the holidays and get excited for our new, revolutionary way of "scrapbooking" in 2009. Are you with me? :)
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By the way ... Are you a blogger? THIS is something you need to check out. Go to bloggled.com and learn about what they can do for you. They're doing a huge promotion right now and you can be eligible to win something really cool ... like a Cricut machine or, HELLO -- an iPod Touch. I love my iPod Touch. NOT a blogger? You can still head over and be eligible to win, so that's cool. Oh - and you need to enter TODAY.
In short, there are two cool services that they can offer: backing up your blog (it's too easy to accidentally delete your blog) and ... this is what I'm really stoked about ... they can make a book out of your blog for you. LOVE that. Can't wait to try it myself. I think this is especially cool if you keep an ongoing journal-style blog about your family's life. Wouldn't that be need to have it in book form? And also give copies of this to your kids or other family members? Yeah. Super cool. Anyway, head over to Bloggled and learn more.
So what is it that I'm doing, you may wonder. I would LOVE to tell you, because this is something I'm so excited about, and I want YOU to join me. See this? This is called Project 365 and it's the January kit of the month. (Project 365 is not on the web site yet.)
While the end result is a "scrapbook", this is not about decorating and designing pages. Heck, you're not even going to need to use adhesive for this! Project 365 is about 2 things: Photographs. And journaling. (And not even that much journaling! Quick notes & anecdotes.) This project will be the absolute, very best representation of your family's life (or your personal life) in 2009. Hands down. And the best part? It's so easy! Trust me.
So much more to share, and I can't wait! So keep checking my blog all week for updates & more about this concept and this project. Project 365 goes on sale January 1. Until then, let's enjoy the holidays and get excited for our new, revolutionary way of "scrapbooking" in 2009. Are you with me? :)
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By the way ... Are you a blogger? THIS is something you need to check out. Go to bloggled.com and learn about what they can do for you. They're doing a huge promotion right now and you can be eligible to win something really cool ... like a Cricut machine or, HELLO -- an iPod Touch. I love my iPod Touch. NOT a blogger? You can still head over and be eligible to win, so that's cool. Oh - and you need to enter TODAY.
In short, there are two cool services that they can offer: backing up your blog (it's too easy to accidentally delete your blog) and ... this is what I'm really stoked about ... they can make a book out of your blog for you. LOVE that. Can't wait to try it myself. I think this is especially cool if you keep an ongoing journal-style blog about your family's life. Wouldn't that be need to have it in book form? And also give copies of this to your kids or other family members? Yeah. Super cool. Anyway, head over to Bloggled and learn more.
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52 Comments:
I just saw the ideas from the kit in the Jan. Creative Keepsakes magazine. What a fabulous idea! I can't wait to buy the kit in January.
Wow, I did Project 365 on my blog for all of 2008, and was trying to figure out how I was going to make it inot a book. thanks!
Becky - I saw Project 365 in the Jan. CK and instantly thought that this would be the ONLY way I would scrap from now on. Seriously - between the school kits and now this - what other representation of our lives do I need? LOVE IT! :) Can't wait to get it. Wish we could order before January 1. I'd love to have everything together and ready to go come January 1. Great, great GREAT idea!
I knew about Project 365 and I absolutely LOVE IT!!! Can't wait until January 1st. to buy it!!!
Becky, it's not new that you surprise all of us with an amazing kit; I have the school kit, the expansion kit and the baby kit as well, and I can already say that this kit will be wonderful!!!
Thanks so much and keep working on these kits!!!
Good and cold night!!!
Karina
Overland Park, KS
Can't wait to learn more about the kit. It's perfect for a working mom of two like me! Thanks for another great kit!
Becky,
Just one question:
Can you tell us how much will cost?
Thanks!!
Karina
How it exciting. I can't wait to get your kit. I saw the announcement in the January CK mag.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I saw this in the Jan CK and being a 365'er it should be perfect for me, but I take 90+% of my pictures in portrait and it sure looked from the pics in the mag like the kit only accommodates landscape pictures? If I'm wrong PLEASE tell me so because otherwise I'd certainly LOVE it...
I was very excited to see talking about in the CK January, but they put links that don't work, so I think I will let you show us more, I can't wait to begin this huge project.
I can do it !
About the KOTM... I'm intrigued.
I absolutely can't wait to order this kit. I showed my 19 year daughter this kit, and she is also excited about it. This would also be great for my 15 year old daughter as well. Thanks again for another GREAT kit!!!
Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Yay Becky!!! Thanks for updating us on the Jan. KOTM! Totally cannot wait to buy it. I'll keep checking the website for updates. Thanks for the info
COUNT ME IN! I can't wait to see your sharing!
Oh I can't wait! I saw it in CK magazine and I am super anxious to get this! What an awesome concept!!! You are a genius! How much is it going to be? I am sure I have to wait, but just curious!
Can't wait to learn more about it. With my second child on the way, my family albums have been put on the back burner.
i got to get a sneek peek at this kit in person last week at a trip to the CK offices ... and i instantly knew i had to have it! i cannot wait for this kit ... i know it's going to be a huge help in getting my life documented better!
I saw it in the magazine as well and I'm totally interested!
So very excited for this kit!!! I already told my hubby it is the only thing I want for Christmas this year :)
This looks awesome! Just a question...Is the kit a template and then you can base future years off of it or do you need a kit a year? (That would be a lot of kits!!)
Looks like a really cool kit! I considered doing 365 last year, but I didn't. Now that I have a way to scrap it, I just may do it this year.
For those who take mostly vertical (portrait format) instead of horizontal (landscape), could we just rotate the pages 90 degrees and scrap our stuff on it that way?
Thanks for all the cool kits you've designed. I have them all, and tonight I've been furiously assembling Christmas cards!
I got very very excited when I saw this kit in the CK Mag. I am DEFINITELY ordering this. I love the mostly picture and journaling concept which I am already doing in the December Daily project by Ali Edwards and would love to continue throughout 2009. Thank You Becky for this brilliant kit.
I saw this in CK and am thrilled! I put a 4x6 photo printer on my Christmas list so that I could be ready to go! LOVE the idea, thanks!
I also saw this in the latest CK, can't wait to see it on your blog!
Wow, great idea, Becky! It gets overwhelming sometimes to attempt to create a masterpiece, when in reality, it is all about the photos and the journalling. I have all of your kits so far and love them all! Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
I am SO excited about the 365 project!!! Cannot wait, but guess I must. I love all of your sketch books and use them so much. I hope you and your family have a great Christmas with your newest little addition!
Waiting for January 1 to arrive is going to be torture!! I can't wait to get my hands on this kit and get started. I have been keeping a daily calendar / journal of family events and my kids' milestones for the last 5 years and this will be a perfect solution for getting all that info into a scrapbook. Oh, I just can't stand the wait! I may have to get more than 1.
What a neat KOTM. Very cool way to scrapbook but not scrapbook. It's all about the stories/memories & photos!
I think this is a great idea. But my question is how much is it going to cost? Also, it's only for one year right, not a way to start future years too?
I was so excited when I saw this in the CK Mag!! I can't wait to order it!
I hope you are planning on doing one every January! :o)
Thank you for all your awesome kits! I LOVE them....and love seeing what you come up with!
Love your organized ideas, Becky.
Q: Do you have specific ideas of how you could modify this kit for a month by month approach?
Q: Any good suggestions for storing photos for the 365 project? Do you just keep weekly folders by date?
Bummer, the blog backup only works with Blogger. :( Oh well. Can't wait to see the new kit!
You know what stinks about this though Becky; it's a kit of the month. So if we want to have another set of page protectors like the ones you've designed we won't be able to buy them in a year. There is no way I can order two, three, four sets at a time for the month of Jan. Is there anyway we will be able to order this again next year or is it gone when it's gone?
Oh Becky, I haven't been this excited about a kit in a long time. I saw it in the CK mag and have been chomping at the bit to find out more. Could you please let us know on your blog what the price will be on this kit? I want to be ready on Jan 1st to get this awesome kit. I am so excited.
I absolutely cannot wait for this January KOTM!!! I have put a stop to all scrapbook supply ordering until after my wedding in February BUT, this will be my exception. What a wonderful way to document our first year of married life.
One request...can you give us a teaser on the cost so I can start saving a bit?
I love this kit, and am wondering like others are, what is the possibility of buying additional page protectors. I love the format of these pages. I am loving your KOTM and would love a wedding kit.
I am so excited about this. My husband is leaving my son and me stateside to go overseas for a one year job assignment. What a great way to document this time for us!
i am loving this kotm and CAN NOT WAIT for it. one question: are the pockets side or top loading?? if they are side loading, it'll be easy to flip the pages. (and totally loving the baby kotm!) awesome ideas!!
Becky,
Another great site that can turn your blog entries into a book is blurb.com. It's awesome. Check it out.
I can't wait! I will check in daily! yeah!
Thank you so much for the link to Bloggled. I entered based on what I read on your site and I was one of the winners! You totally made my day! :)
Hi Becky-
I love the idea of this kit!!!! I live in Alaska and found out when trying to order the December KOTM that shipping to AK went up dramatically through Creative Keepsakes. I was very saddened as that made it not feasible to order the KOTM anymore...shipping was going to be an additional 80% of the cost of the product. Do you have any suggestions on who I might be able to contact about this...USPS will ship ground to AK for not much. Any assistance to this would be greatly appreciated....I love the KOTM's and have been a faithful buyer of them.
Heather
buggy@gci.net
Oooh, you scared me there for a minute with your opening statement. LOL I saw your example in CK and actually wondered if you would be able to do the 365 project AND other albums. You are a much faster scrapper than me though so I think your production level is probably pretty high.
I love the idea of this. I think it will go over well. I would love to hear about your scrapping now - how often you do it and how many pages you get done a month, etc.
Questions about the 365 kit:
1) what will the cost be?
2) will you be taking pre-orders?
HOW exciting!
thanks!
I was very lucky to get a sneak peek of this wonderful new kit of the month while I visited CK last week and all I can say is I have to have more than one! Great idea Becky!
Can't wait for this kit! And I don't usually buy kits, but this is just what I need. Hurry, hurry and get it on the CK site!
Wendy
Fruit Heights, Utah
I have never ordered one of your kits but I am definately going to start with this one!!!! I have been beating myself up about being behind with my albums & this is the perfect way to get caught up.
Does one kit cover just one year? Will we need one kit for each year?
I saw this in CK and immediately tore out the pages and posted to my bulletin board. But I'm a digital scrapbooker. Any chance you'll provide the kit in digital elements as well????
I have been busy doing the 366 project this year and have loved it. Just taking photos of our everyday lives and then making a double page layout with all the details, you can check it out here
http://littleowlhoothoot.typepad.com/this_is_how_it_is/2008/09/alis-weekend-creative---grids.html
It has been a great way to record our year and scrapbook photos I would not normally scrapbook, loving all the little details.
I was wondering if I would do it again next year and after having a look at this kit probably will ($$??). Looks quick and easy, gotta love that!! Thanks Becky for another great kit.
The new kit looks interesting!
BTW, www.blogged.com only works with Google accounts for now. It says they are working on getting it to work with other services.
There is another printing service at www.blurb.com where you can print your blog. I've done it the last two years and am getting ready to publish the third year at the end of the month. They do an awesome job and it's easy!
LOVE this idea!!
But please tell me this will ship to Canada?!!!
And what will happen with your sketches column?
I saw this in the magazine and am totally excited to try it! I went immediately to the CK Kits website and was disappointed that it wasn't already for sale, so that I could actually start it (especially the journalling) January 1-- so the timing could have been a bit better, in my opinion! But otherwise, it looks great. I had been trying to figure out what to do next year. I know much of my scrapping attention will be devoted to baby scrapping (currently pregnant with twins) and wasn't sure what to do with my regular annual scrapbook-- and this seems like the perfect solution.
Yea! I have the school kits for my three kiddos and immediately thought "this is the missing piece" when I saw this project. I hope this is a HUGE success and that something similar comes along EVERY January! This really seems like a great solution for many of us. I can't wait to photograph all those everyday moments that I've been meaning to for way to long now. Thanks a million!
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